How to Set Up Vertical Video in Blackmagic Camera on iPhone

Before you begin: Blackmagic Camera for iOS. Screenshots: version 3.5.20 on iPhone 14 Pro Max. Start from your preferred baseline; changing these settings affects subsequent recordings.

Open Blackmagic Camera on your iPhone. Start in the Camera view. This walkthrough uses version 3.5.20 on an iPhone 14 Pro Max; available formats may differ on other devices.

Tap Settings at the bottom. The recording, camera, audio and monitoring settings appear in this scrollable list.

In Settings, tap Codec.

Choose HEVC for this example. Confirm that your editor and destination support the format.

In Settings, tap Resolution.

Choose 1080p for this workflow. Verify the exported video’s dimensions and orientation before uploading.

Enable Vertical Video and hold the phone upright. Check the preview framing before recording; avoid rotating the phone during a take.

Return to Camera and check your framing, lighting and sound before recording. The screenshots demonstrate settings; they do not include a recorded clip.